They made the look simple, when they should have made the engineering and usability simple. Basic common functions should be hardware not software, and tactile buttons and switches. Those just... work.

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I agree. My Elantras aren't high tech wonders. But, even the Elantras make me scroll through two pages, just to get to the treble & bass controls, then I have to scroll to treble AND then set the treble. Then, scroll to the bass AND then set the bass. Hey, just put treble & bass knobs on the radio.
The Tesla Model 3 has me go into the menu to find how the glove box opens up? Maybe I'll figure it out. My Elantra has a button on the glove box. No computer, no electricity, no "what do I do now?".

It appears that the Model Y is just weeks away from first customer release and far ahead of schedule as rumors have indicated for months.

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From the Model Y FAQ: Model Y production is expected to begin in late 2020 for North America, and in early 2021 for Europe and China. Standard Range production is expected to begin in early 2021 for North America, and in early 2022 for Europe and China. The first Model Y by spring appears to be in order. Tesla is not slowing down...

As mentioned previously, if the Model Y sells like Tesla believes it will, more than the S, X, and 3 combined, Tesla in the U.S. could become larger than Audi, Mazda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and even VW before the end of 2022.

The Tesla Model Y has been range rated by Tesla at 315 miles of AER, the highest rating of any all-electric SUV/CUV available anywhere. Outside the X that is.

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Tesla is saying the Model Y can recharge at a rate of 158-miles in 15-minutes. With the Model 3 able to charge at 172 miles in 15-minutes, it appears the Model Y has the same 250 kW maximum DC High Speed Charging rate capable HW. However, 250 kW is only stable for less than a minute and then quickly falls off to a more stable 130 kW through about 55 percent SoC after just a few minutes. In any case, 315 miles of AER from 100% to flat SoC and ability to charge off a V3 Supercharger to 80 percent or more than 250-miles of range in under an hour is pretty stunning.

First deliveries begin in March of 2020, a full 6-months before the previously announced official release date. We will be watching sales where we can find them.

..... 300+ miles of AER from 100% to flat and ability to charge off a V3 Supercharger to 80 percent or more than 250-miles of range in under an hour is pretty stunning......Wayne

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If an owner does a lot of such battery abuse, how much is the battery life shortened, specially if the owner likes to over-accelerate, drive at 80+MPH..... & in a hot climate.... & discharge the battery into single digits.... in other words, more battery abuse.

If you own a Tesla Model S, X, 3, or upcoming Y, are you always going to charge it at a V3 Super Charger at 250 kW or 95+ percent..... Wayne

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I'm not rich like the people buying expensive EVs. A good percentage of rich EV owners are abusing battery packs & are selling their EVs, so poorer 2nd & 3rd hand EV owners now have the abused battery packs. It is one of the reasons 2nd hand EV prices plunge so low.
My question: Is it easy to determine major battery pack abuse before purchase?

"Your vehicle updates its software wirelessly, constantly providing new features and improvementsfor your vehicle, including updates to protect and improve Battery longevity. Any noticeable changes to the performance of the Battery due to these software updates are NOT covered under this Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty."